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Dianne M. Waldrop

Dianne M. Waldrop

Mar 5, 2019

Dianne M. Waldrop, 72 of Saint Augustine, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Starling at Nocatee Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Born October 11, 1946 in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late Estella (Marsh) Filchner. She and her husband, Michael Waldrop, were married on September 19, 1969.

She was a registered Nurse...

Donald C. Epting

Donald C. Epting

Mar 5, 2019

Donald C. Epting, 88, of Palmerton passed away on March 5, 2019, in his residence.

He was the beloved husband of Mary A. (Franczak) Epting; they were married on June 27, 1970.

Born in Kutztown, Donald was the son of the late John and Helen (Rahn) Epting.

Donald was a faithful member of...

Dale A. Beltzner, Sr.

Dale A. Beltzner, Sr.

Mar 3, 2019

Dale A. Beltzner, Sr., 85 of Walnutport, PA. formerly of Northampton PA. died on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient Unit in Allentown. Born May 1, 1933 in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of the late Clayton Beltzner, Sr. and the late Laura (Reph) Beltzner. He was the husband of the late Constance L. (Sterner) Beltzner...

Norma H. Loch

Norma H. Loch

Mar 3, 2019

Norma H. Loch, 91, a resident of Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Lehighton, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital - Miner's Campus, Coaldale. Born April 22, 1927 in East Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late Norman W. and Marion R. (Kolb) Long.

She worked as...

Delbert "Butch" E. George, Jr.

Delbert "Butch" E. George, Jr.

Mar 2, 2019

Delbert "Butch" E. George, Jr., 66, of Kunkletown, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly early Saturday morning, March 2, 2019, at his residence. He was the companion of Agnes (Kibler) Souders for the past several years. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Delbert, Sr. and Edith (Miller) George-Peters.

Butch was...

Lillian Douthart

Lillian Douthart

Mar 2, 2019

Lillian (Booz) Douthart, 92, of Middletown, New York, formerly of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019, to join her loving husband, William H. Douthart, Jr., who predeceased her on 1/23/2013. It was after dad's death in Palmerton Pa that mom moved to NY. She lived almost 4 years at the Promenade Asst Living in...

Carol A. Schlier

Carol A. Schlier

Feb 28, 2019

Carol A. Schlier, 75, of Jessup, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton.  Born June 26, 1943, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Leikel and wife of the late Cletus R. Schlier.

Carol was an avid Bingo player, and a Jolly...

Robert H. Schlegel

Robert H. Schlegel

Feb 28, 2019

Robert H. Schlegel, 72 of Allentown, PA passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus.

Born November 11, 1946 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Harvey F. Schlegel and the late Miriam (Lehr) Schlegel. He was the husband of Nancy M. (George) Schlegel with whom he celebrated...

Leilene Jule Soto

Leilene Jule Soto

Feb 28, 2019

Leilene Jule Soto, 1 year and 8 Months of Northampton, PA. passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown, PA. Born June 6, 2017 in Allentown, she was the daughter of Louis J. Soto and Nicole L. Kromer of Northampton.

She was a loving little angel who leaves behind with her...

Mary M. Stroup

Mary M. Stroup

Feb 27, 2019

Mary M. (Silliman) Stroup, 96, formerly of Hahn's Dairy Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Wednesday evening, February 27, 2019, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Clair F. Stroup, Sr., who passed in 2006.  Born in Aquashicola, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and...

Delano S. Strohl

Delano S. Strohl

Feb 27, 2019

Delano "Delly" S. Strohl, 80, of Bridge Street, Lehighton, formerly of Aquashicola, and Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2019, at Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tamaqua.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Mildred (Strohl) Green.

Delly was employed by the former Scotty's Fashions Company, Little Gap, in the...

Frank J. Zangari, Jr.

Frank J. Zangari, Jr.

Feb 24, 2019

Frank J. Zangari, Jr., 65 of Northampton, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at his home. Born December 2, 1953 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frank J., Sr. and Frances (Jordan) Zangari. He and his wife, Karen G. (Heffelfinger) Zangari were married on March 20, 1976. He worked as a Revenue Tax Audit Supervisor...

Helen M. Kohler

Helen M. Kohler

Feb 24, 2019

Helen M. Kohler, 93, a lifelong resident of Bath, PA, died on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Alexandria Manor Assisted Living in Bath, PA.  Born August 11, 1925 in Bath, she was the daughter of the late Peter Wetzel and the late Mary (Focht) Wetzel.  She was the wife of the late Kenneth M. Kohler who passed away in...

June B. Nestor

June B. Nestor

Feb 23, 2019

June B. (Solderich) Nestor, 70, of Good Shepherd Home, Allentown, formerly of 10th Street, Northampton, beloved sister, and aunt, died peacefully Saturday, Feb 23, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus, after her lifelong struggle with Cerebral Palsy. In spite of everything, she was witty and had a great sense of humor. She was the wife of Thomas R....

Agnes Bodnar

Agnes Bodnar

Feb 20, 2019

Agnes Bodnar, 90 of Northampton, PA. passed away suddenly after being stricken at home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born July 18, 1928 in Catasauqua, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul G.D. Seyfried and the late Catherine (Schwindenhammer) Seyfried. She was the wife of the late...

Charles J. Coken

Charles J. Coken

Feb 18, 2019

Charles J. Coken, 43, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born August 10, 1975 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Gene A. and Carol Ann M. (Roth) Coken. He and his wife Jackie L. (Scriven) Coken were married on June 12, 2003. He was an electrician for the...

Frances J. Minar

Frances J. Minar

Feb 18, 2019

Frances J. Minar, 71, of N. Catasauqua, PA died on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA.  Born August 21, 1947 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Minar and the late Ann (Farkas) Minar.

Frances was last employed by the former Leader Nursing Home, Bethlehem in housekeeping for two...

Catherine M. Gerkovich

Catherine M. Gerkovich

Feb 18, 2019

Catherine M. (Gerhart) Gerkovich, 88, of Timberline Road, Walnutport, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, died early Monday morning, February 18, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late John J. Gerkovich who passed in 1970.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late John and Pauline (Sucha) Gerhart.

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Betty L. Underkoffler

Betty L. Underkoffler

Feb 16, 2019

Betty L. Underkoffler, 93 of Allentown, PA, formerly of Weaversville-Allen Twsp., PA. died on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Luther Crest Personal Care - Allentown. Born January 8, 1926 in Northampton, PA., she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Deemer and the late Mabel V. (Frable) Deemer. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Underkoffler...

John J. Domant

John J. Domant

Feb 16, 2019

John J. Domant, 78, of Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home.  Born May 3, 1940 in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles and Julia (Urbanovitch) Domant, and husband of the late LaVerne (Snyder) Domant.

He was an installer and repairman for the former Bell Telephone...

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